Julia Atkin

Julia Atkin (she/they) is an actor, writer, and director based in NYC. Julia grew up all over the world—six states and two countries to be exact—and as a child was often the only Jew in the room. This, coupled with her patrilineal heritage and queer identity, gave her a perspective that informs her artistic work today. Film/TV: Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till (Emmy Award Winner), Gary Screams for You (TIFF, Fantastic Fest), Bug Bites (short), NEXT (Fox), and Chicago Med (NBC). Regional Theater: Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Court Theatre, Strawdog Theatre Co., Collaboraction, Prop Thtr, and The Arc Theatre. Julia made her directorial debut at the SheNYC festival with the World Premiere of Over Easy by Abaigeal O'Donnell, which won best comedic script and best leading actor. She received her BFA in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University, and is represented by Stewart Talent Chicago.  Julia is currently writing her first solo show, which tells the story of how she was guided through the worst three years of her life by—not kidding—her Jewish podiatrist. She's excited to connect with other Jewish artists through AJT. www.juliaatkin.com  IG:@itsjuliaatkin